Location: Redding, CA

Start Date: 03-03-2026

End Date: 06-02-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 12-hour shifts, approximately 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM; Every Other Week (EOW) schedule; includes 4 weekend shifts per 4-week cycle; Night shift (first to float to telemetry/med-surg as needed)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide safe, patient-centered nursing care to MedSurg and Oncology patients with compassion and clinical precision
• Monitor cardiac telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias, maintaining vigilance and following unit protocol
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (hospitalists, RT, pharmacy) to coordinate timely care
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and changes in condition using Cerner accurately and promptly
• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers while maintaining patient safety and comfort
• Support unit staffing by floating to telemetry or other med-surg floors as needed
• Participate in unit initiatives, handoffs, and shift coordination to maintain continuity of care

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license in the state of California (or eligible to obtain one prior to start)
• Minimum 2 years of recent MedSurg/Oncology nursing experience (2-3 years preferred)
• BLS certification required; ability to pass dysrhythmia exam for telemetry responsibilities
• Travel nursing experience preferred — you should be a team player who adapts quickly
• COVID-19 vaccination required (per facility policy)
• Comfortable caring for oncology patients (will not administer chemotherapy at this assignment)

Education

• Active RN license required
• BSN preferred but not required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong telemetry monitoring skills and dysrhythmia recognition
• Experience with Cerner electronic medical records and accurate charting
• Solid med-surg and oncology patient assessment and intervention skills
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines
• Ability to work independently on night shift while escalating appropriately
• Familiarity with hospital systems including RT and pharmacy workflows

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment support to help you focus on care, not logistics
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge after working meaningful shifts
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to simplify state requirements
• Travel reimbursement and housing guidance for an easier move
• Supportive team environment where your teamwork and clinical skills are valued
• Orientation & unit-specific onboarding so you hit the floor confident
• Opportunities to expand telemetry and oncology experience in a supportive setting

Travel Perks: Explore Redding, CA

Explore Redding’s amazing outdoor playground: walk the iconic Sundial Bridge and the trails at Turtle Bay Exploration Park, launch a boat or kayak at Shasta Lake, hike scenic trails or chase waterfalls in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, and take memorable day trips to Mt. Shasta or Lassen Volcanic National Park. The area is a haven for anglers, hikers, and anyone who loves big skies and fresh air.

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